Boho
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Globe Union handles tech services for Gerber and they're great. They sent me a free O-ring set for my spout and gave me the dimensions of the O-rings. It's a discontinued model from 15-20 years ago and they didn't care about whether I registered the product or anything.
I think I once glued a torn flapper and it lasted for months or years longer. I don't think there can be a catastrophic flapper failure that I can't handle while waiting for a replacement.
Good idea. I have some silicone grease for the O-rings that I'm afraid to use on them because I don't want the chemicals in my drinking water, but I can use it on the stem. One reason I insisted on getting the O-rings through Gerber is that there are rubber additives that make some O-rings work better when the spout is moved and I figure I'm more likely to get that with a good brand. I don't trust the no-name O-ring kits from Amazon or Ebay. I don't even trust plumber's O-rings. Who knows where they get them.
I think I once glued a torn flapper and it lasted for months or years longer. I don't think there can be a catastrophic flapper failure that I can't handle while waiting for a replacement.
When reinstalling the faucet handles, put a little plumbing grease (or Vaseline or wheel bearing grease should work too) on the serrated valve stem where the handle mounts to slow corrosion.
Good idea. I have some silicone grease for the O-rings that I'm afraid to use on them because I don't want the chemicals in my drinking water, but I can use it on the stem. One reason I insisted on getting the O-rings through Gerber is that there are rubber additives that make some O-rings work better when the spout is moved and I figure I'm more likely to get that with a good brand. I don't trust the no-name O-ring kits from Amazon or Ebay. I don't even trust plumber's O-rings. Who knows where they get them.
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